Students passionate about dance have the opportunity to follow their artistic interests by enrolling in Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. The program is accredited by the National Association of School of Dance (NASD) and offers a diverse curriculum of classes and laboratory experiences for dance majors. A pillar in the humanities, dance requires rigorous training and discipline. The SUU dance department employs both nationally- and internationally-renowned faculty members who are dedicated to sharing their skills and experiences for preparing students for future careers.

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6 REASONS TO
LEAP INTO A
DANCE PROGRAM

2. 1. Not all homework is the same
Homework as a dance major changes from class to
class. While several classes assign you to memorize
choreography as homework, others require reading
and writing about art and movement.

3. 2. Online classes
keep you on track
Performance-based dance
classes can take a lot of time
and focus. Be sure to take
some online general
education courses to stay on
track to be able to graduate
in four years.

4. 3. Time for extracurriculars
As a student, you will have enough free time to join a club, hold a
leadership position, or work a part-time job. There are plenty of
opportunities for dance majors to work while attending school.

5. 4. Utah Shakespeare Festival
offers opportunities
The Utah Shakespeare Festival at SUU offers
opportunities to audition for work with a professional
theatre production organization. Students are often
hired to perform in the summer musical and the
Greenshow, sometimes given the chance to assist
with choreography.

6. 5. Multiple careers
to choose from
Dance majors can choose several
different pathways. SUU graduates
have gone on to work for
performance enterprises like
Cirque de Soleil or the Utah
Shakespeare Festival. Others get
teaching certificates for the
opportunity to open their own
studios and schools.

7. 6. Plenty of performance clubs on campus
There are many campus clubs and groups for dancers to
choose from. Dance groups for students include Orchesis or
the Waukeenyans. There are also clubs with more specific
focus such as the belly dancing and hip hop.

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